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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.56, 19,662.35 and 9,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.56, 19,662.35 and 9,222.14 is: 12,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.56 : 19,662.35 = 9,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.56/19,662.35 = 9,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.56x = 19,662.35 × 9,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.56x = 181,328,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,328,967.48/14,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.45

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